Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesHow the humble banana is helping us re-think our diets and our planetApril 18, 2023I’ve been vegan(ish) for a few years now. I have to add the “ish” on as I’ve struggled with years-long addiction to cheese that I just can’t seem to shake.Other than my dairy kryptonite however, I’ve since had to be “that guy” at …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesTropical forests struggling to recover from deforestation, new research showsMarch 16, 2023New research published in the journal Nature has found that recovering tropical forests are only able to offset a quarter of carbon emissions generated annually by logging, wildfire and land clearing.The study, led by a team of scientists from the University of Bristol, used satellite data …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesKung Fu nuns: Breaking barriers and fighting for the environmentMarch 8, 2023In the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, there exists a group of devout women known as the “Kung Fu nuns”.The women belong to an 800-year-old Buddhist sect called Drukpa, meaning dragon in Tibetan, and have garnered global attention for their unique blend of meditation and …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesIndigenous communities play key role in maintaining the Amazon’s least deforested areasFebruary 6, 2023In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous leaders are engaged in a crucial battle—not only for the preservation of their ancestral lands but also for the stability of the global climate.The study, which analysed satellite images and national datasets between 2000 and 2021, …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesHow storytelling can change the worldJanuary 19, 2023I believe that storytelling can change the world.As humans, it’s something that remains integral to how we communicate, understand and connect with others and the world around us. Its power and importance in shaping our world can’t be overstated. Unfortunately, the stories we often hear today perpetuate inequality and marginalisation — …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesThe cost of emissions isn’t equal and others are paying the priceJanuary 9, 2023Even within climate circles, we often hear moans at the stress and strains population growth is having on the finite resources our world offers.And I’d agree there’s truth there: more people means more demand — and we know all too well that the Earth …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesThe psychological game of greenwashingJanuary 5, 2023In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous leaders are engaged in a crucial battle—not only for the preservation of their ancestral lands but also for the stability of the global climate.And the common practice — where products are marketed as being environmentally friendly or “green,” even if they may not …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesA spotlight on Mike Barry: Steering the corporate world towards a greener futureSeptember 5, 2022Business leader in sustainable change.Mike is one of the pioneers of green business in the corporate world he helped to develop, launch and implement Marks and Spencer’s ground-breaking sustainability programme, Plan A (because there is no Plan B for the one world we …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesStop Bloody WhalingAugust 31, 2022Unless you’ve been locked in a cupboard for the past few years, you’ve no doubt seen (or at least heard about) the Netflix documentaries Black Fish (2013) and/or Seaspiracy (2021), both of which came out to mixed reviews from viewers and critics alike.Whichever side you land on however, what we do know from …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesGreenwashing: The new climate battlegroundJuly 25, 2022GreenwashPronunciation /ˈɡriːnwɒʃ/ | NOUN | mass noun “Disinformation disseminated by an organisation so as to present an environmentally responsible public image.”In our hyper-consumption based society, you probably won’t be alone in raising a sceptical eyebrow when you hear brands make claims about how they’re “doing their part” in the quest to …